The 2022 Young Authors Fiction Festival culminates with a celebration event on Friday 10 June 2022 at the American Library in Paris. Come join us as […]

Sat 11

Sat 11 June 2022 @ 11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min

Storm Science (ages 6–12)

Storm Science For ages 6–12 Join Front of House Assistant Pallas-Amenah in crafting your very own mini tornado using tools and ingredients you can find in […]

Wed 15

Wed 15 June 2022 @ 14 h 30 min - 15 h 30 min

Story Hour: Here Come the Aliens (ages 3–5)

Story Hour: Here Come the Aliens For ages 3–5 3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour in a […]

Sat 18

Sat 18 June 2022 @ 14 h 00 min - 15 h 00 min

Summer Reading Challenge (all ages)

Summer Reading Challenge For children and teens of all ages How does the Children's Summer Reading Challenge work? Library members who are interested […]

Wed 22

Wed 22 June 2022 @ 14 h 30 min - 15 h 30 min

Story Hour: Animal Problems (ages 3–5)

Story Hour: Animal Problems For ages 3–5 3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour in a small group! […]

Sat 25

Sat 25 June 2022 @ 11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min

How to Tell a Story, with Charlotte Sebag-Montefiore (ages 8–12)

How to Tell a Story with Charlotte Sebag-Montefiore For ages 8–12 Join author Charlotte Sebag-Montefiore for an interactive writing workshop. Charlotte will lead participants in the […]

July 2022

Wed 20

Wed 20 July 2022 @ 14 h 30 min - 15 h 30 min

Story Hour: Animals of the Safari (Ages 3-5)

Story Hour: Animals of the Safari For ages 3–5 3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour in a […]

Wed 27

Wed 27 July 2022 @ 14 h 30 min - 15 h 30 min

Story Hour: Daring and Dastardly Dragons (ages 3-5)

Story Hour: Daring and Dastardly Dragons For ages 3–5 3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour in a […]

August 2022

Sat 6

Sat 6 August 2022 @ 11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min

Farewell, Kirsty (all ages)

Farewell, Kirsty all ages Join us for a Scotland and unicorn-themed farewell party for Librarian Kirsty McCulloch Reid Children's and Teens' Services Librarian and YAFF […]

Sat 13

Sat 13 August 2022 @ 11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min

Friendship Bracelets (all ages)

Friendship Bracelets all ages Learn how to braid a friendship bracelet, or two (for ages 6+) or make a beaded bracelet for someone special. Children […]

September 2022

Sat 3

Sat 3 September 2022 @ 11 h 00 min - 12 h 00 min

LEGO Creations (ages 6–12)

The American Library in Paris

Create your own original construction using tools, tips, and tricks provided.

Wed 14

Wed 14 September 2022 @ 14 h 30 min - 15 h 30 min

Story Hour: Pirates, Ahoy! (ages 3–5)

The American Library in Paris

3–5 year-olds and their grown-ups are invited to join us for an interactive Story Hour in a small group!

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